The most pro-China among past US presidents is George Herbert Walker Bush, who is known as Bush Sr. to distinguish him from his son.

1. The first time Bush Sr. became associated with China was at the 1971 United Nations Conference to restore China’s lawful seat. At that time, Bush Sr. was the U.S. representative to the United Nations. During the period, Bush Sr. said excitedly that this is the United Nations At a turning point in history, it is far-sighted and wise for China to rejoin the United Nations. Later, Bush Sr. was about to step down as the U.S. representative to the United Nations. The then U.S. President Ford once asked him whether he wanted to be the ambassador to the United Kingdom or France next. Bush Sr. said China without hesitation.

2. In 1974, after arriving in China, Bush Sr. settled in Beijing. He immediately bought two bicycles and rode with his wife Laura all over Beijing’s alleys. This is what he wrote in his diary. "On the afternoon of November 16, 1974, I rode a bicycle through the Forbidden City and the Drum Tower. It was a long, peaceful, meaningful, but joyful ride."

3. The most unforgettable thing about Bush Sr. in Beijing is probably Peking duck. Ever since the Bushes had eaten Peking duck in 1974, they have been conquered by it. Even when he returned to the United States and served as the president, he was still impressed by it. I will never forget the Peking duck. After their son George W. Bush was elected president, two generations of President Bush and his family would often go to Chinese restaurants to eat Peking duck. For this reason, the restaurant even directly designated several dishes that were not often eaten as Bush menus. It is said that the Bush menu later became the name of many famous restaurants. A must-order dish for diners and American celebrities and dignitaries.

4. In addition to delicious food, there are also photos taken when he and his wife rode bicycles through the streets of Beijing. After being elected as president, Bush put it in the most conspicuous place in the White House. Whenever someone asked about the photo His eyes always sparkled when talking about his origins. This photo later appeared in an American magazine and became a legend.

5. When George H.W. Bush was the ambassador to China, during one of his visits to China, he definitely brought the ambassador to China, ***, to meet with Chairman Mao. At that time, Chairman Mao also followed Bush Sr. said, you have been in China for more than ten months, why don't you come to see me? We chatted, and Bush Sr. was wondering if this was a polite word from Chairman Mao. Later, Bush Sr. learned from others that the Chairman never used polite words. Later, Bush Sr. served as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency and accompanied President Ford to visit China. Chairman Mao said at that time that I think you are a good person and that you can be the president of the United States in the future. Unexpectedly, more than ten years later, Bush Sr. actually became the president. Many When people reflect on this experience, they still feel that the chairman has a keen insight.

6. In 1989, Bush Sr. was successfully elected as the 41st President of the United States. Less than a month after taking office, he made a move that shocked the world. Uncharacteristically, he did not visit European countries first. You led a delegation to visit China and became the fastest U.S. president to visit China in U.S. history. After arriving in Beijing, you accepted an interview with CCTV and became the first U.S. president to appear in front of Chinese screens.

On the evening of November 30, 2018, Bush passed away at the age of 94. At the funeral together, then-President Trump and his wife, former President Obama and Clinton, were all present. Unlike other funerals, Bush Sr.'s funeral was peaceful yet youthful and lively. Bush Sr. completed the last leg of his life amidst the warmth. Why are you so pro-China? The American media asked Bush Sr. more than once, and his answer was, I foresee that he will rise, and I hope that he will become an obligatory part of the future